How to know if your home has Chinese drywall?

Drywall imported from China has recently become a cause for concern because it is believed to emit a sulfuric gas, causing respiratory illness in those living in homes containing the drywall, as well as corroding copper wiring and mechanical parts in air conditioning units and other major appliances. 

Since ‘’Made In China’’ may not be visible — and not all drywall is marked — the Florida Department of Health has established some basic criteria for determining whether a home contains it. 

Homes constructed from 2004 to the present must meet two or more conditions of the following conditions; those built prior to 2004 must meet three or more:

•  There is presence of sulfur-like or other unusual odors; 
• Confirmed presence of Chinese-manufactured drywall in the home.
• Observed copper corrosion, indicated by black, sooty coating of uninsulated copper pipe leading to the air handling unit.
• Documented failure of air conditioner evaporator coil (located inside the air handling unit).
• Confirmation by an outside expert for the presence of premature copper corrosion on uninsulated copper wires and/or air conditioner evaporator coils.

 Furthermore, beware of sales pitches for commercial testing kits, as there currently are none on the market. The DOH suggests environmental consultants, builders, home inspectors and certain types of contractors may be able to confirm the presence of Chinese drywall.

 For more information visit http://chinese.intellaclaim.com and click “Imported Drywall”.

 If you feel you may have this problem, you need to address it NOW!

The team of experts at Intellaclaim Public Adjusters will help you resolve this matter as quickly as possible. 

Contact us at 305-303-7012 for a FREE Consultation.